The Son of an Afghan Farmer

The story follows Muhad, a Muslim boy from Afghanistan, who travels to California for college. There, he falls in love with Victoria, an American journalism student. However, after his father suffers a stroke, Muhad returns home to manage the family farm, only to face a devastating drought that destroys his crops.

As time goes on, Muhad is compelled to join other farmers in harvesting poppies. Meanwhile, Victoria embarks on her career as a journalist in San Francisco. When she investigates the war on drugs in Afghanistan, she discovers that her former love has become deeply involved in the opium poppy trade. This film provides a poignant look at the intersection of personal relationships and broader social issues.